Have your head in the clouds (actually) at Pico do Arieiro, the third highest peak in Madeira. The elevation rests at 5,965 feet and, on clear days, you'll feel as if you're floating above fluffy ...

Madeira's exotic gardens are most appealing in autumn. Pictured: Belmond's Reid Palace. All hotels have been independently reviewed and selected. We will earn a commission if you book via the ...

IF you want Hawaii-like islands that are just four hours from the UK, you’re in luck. With flights for as little as £39, here’s eight things to do on Madeira. 1) Hike in the Laurel Fore… ...

When Francisco Pereira founded Epic Madeira 16 years ago, canyoning was quite new, brought to the island in the early Noughties. But he’s still finding reasons to fall in love with it.

Once on Madeira, I first stayed at the Estalagem da Ponta do Sol, a wonderfully hip, James Bond-like aerie 25 minutes outside the island’s capital, Funchal.